Enrollment at SciCore Academy

Entrance Requirements

To benefit from SciCore's academic programs, incoming students should meet certain minimal achievement standards in mathematics, English composition, and English comprehension. Consequently, all student candidates must pass a written examination prepared by the academy prior to admission. In borderline cases, deficiencies may be remedied in a summer program held at SciCore Academy.

Equally important to the admissions process is a formal interview with prospective students and their parents. This interview is a chance for students, parents, and the admissions counselor to explore expectations on both sides. It is important for students and parents to understand SciCore's commitment to strong academic standards in a positive learning environment. To achieve this environment, students must be prepared to make a commitment to uphold the values of academic honesty, fair play, persistence, and adherence to behavioral norms.

Schedule of Enrollment Process (2018-2019)

SciCore Academy offers rolling admission, and permits students to matriculate throughout the school year, with the exception of the final 7 weeks of class. Space is limited to 16 students in each of grades 1 through 12, and 14 students in pre-K and Kindergarten. The steps for enrollment are:

1) You may request an informational phone conference with the Principal or Vice-Principal. The phone conference may be scheduled by calling Mrs. Jones at 609-448-8950.2) Complete and Submit an Admission Application. Fax to 609-448-8952, email to www.scicore.org, or send by mail to SciCore Academy, 156 Maxwell Ave., Hightstown, NJ 08520). Application forms for the three divisions of the school (elementary, middle, high) may be downloaded from www.scicore.org.3) Upon review of your application, you will be contacted by the office to schedule an entrance exam and interview. The fee for the entrance exam is $50 per student.4) If the admission committee renders a positive decision, you will receive an acceptance letter by email and mail. Submission of a $650 non-refundable security deposit will hold a spot for the upcoming quarter. The security deposit is applied to the yearly tuition bill.

Tuition and Fees (2018-2019)

The tuition and fees for the 2018-19 academic year are $11,300 per year for a single student. The rate for two students from the same family is $18,900; the cost is $23,900 for three students. Tuition payments are made through Tuition Management System, which offers monthly and quarterly plans. Tuition payments are non-refundable. International Students are required to pay the entire year’s tuition at matriculation.

Additional school costs include school uniforms (available from Lands End), calculators (when required), notebooks, and cost of field trips ($25-35 per trip; typically 2 or 3 field trips per year).